What's New in Utah: Evolving Tools for Utah School Counselors

📅 September 3, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (MT)

Join us for an overview of EdutechServices.com, the new one-stop shop for the Program Assessment Tools—including the Systemic Needs Assessments and Curriculum Delivery Survey (formerly CTESurveys.com)—as well as the new Data Project Tool.

Participants will learn:

• Why data projects matter
• How different types of data work together
• How to use data to identify student needs
• How counselors can demonstrate impact and strengthen their programs

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Zoom Meeting Link:
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Meeting ID: 827 3060 8379
Passcode: 14303663

September 8-22, 2026

Cost:  $40 + Processing Fee

Eventbrite Online Registration

Must have at least 15 registered attendees to hold workshop. Registration closes Thursday, August 30 at 5 p.m. or until sold out.

• 
  Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, September 8 from 4pm - 8pm
• 
  Self-Paced Canvas Course, September 8-15
• 
  Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, September 22 from 4pm - 8pm
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• 
  Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Dear Friends,

On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity.  As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners.  This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs.  As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners.  Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region.  These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert.  The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21^st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation.  Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027.  Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us.  If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below.  I look to seeing you on January 21^st.

Register here

Self Paced Canvas Course Self-Paced Canvas Course, Sept 12-19

• Virtual Meeting, Sept 12 from 9am - Noon
• Self-Paced Canvas Course, Sept 12-19
• Virtual Meeting, Sept 19 from 9am - Noon
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Attendees will participate in two virtual sessions and complete a one-week, self-paced Canvas course aligned to the new Elementary Keyboarding Standards. The course is designed to prepare teachers to teach keyboarding standards in Grades K-5. The standards include:

• Proper Technique
• Key by Touch Proficiency
• Using a Variety of Sources
• Timed Writings
• Operating Computing Devices
• Protecting Personal Information

CREDIT FOR THE WORKSHOPS

Attendees will be able to earn up to 1.0 USBE credit for attending and completing all necessary requirements for the workshop OR can receive relicensure points if all requirements are not met.

COST OF THE WORKSHOPS

The cost to attend the Elementary Keyboarding Workshop is $40/person + registration fees. These fees pay for the facilitator of the workshop. In order for the workshop to take place, we must have at least 15 registered attendees. Space is limited.

Dr. Lola Evans CFCS

• SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500
• Masonry Skills Challenge
• Interstate Brick Plant Tour
• Hands-On Demonstrations
• Career and Apprenticeship Information

Register here

Self Paced Canvas Course Self-Paced Canvas Course, Sept 12-19

• Virtual Meeting, Sept 12 from 9am - Noon
• Self-Paced Canvas Course, Sept 12-19
• Virtual Meeting, Sept 19 from 9am - Noon
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Attendees will participate in two virtual sessions and complete a one-week, self-paced Canvas course aligned to the new Elementary Keyboarding Standards. The course is designed to prepare teachers to teach keyboarding standards in Grades K-5. The standards include:

• Proper Technique
• Key by Touch Proficiency
• Using a Variety of Sources
• Timed Writings
• Operating Computing Devices
• Protecting Personal Information

CREDIT FOR THE WORKSHOPS

Attendees will be able to earn up to 1.0 USBE credit for attending and completing all necessary requirements for the workshop OR can receive relicensure points if all requirements are not met.

COST OF THE WORKSHOPS

The cost to attend the Elementary Keyboarding Workshop is $40/person + registration fees. These fees pay for the facilitator of the workshop. In order for the workshop to take place, we must have at least 15 registered attendees. Space is limited.

Fall Workshop #2
September 8-22, 2026
Cost: $40 + Processing Fee
Eventbrite Online Registration (Coming Soon)
Must have at least 15 registered attendees to hold workshop. Registration closes Thursday, August 30 at 5 p.m. or until sold out.

• Virtual Meeting, September 8 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Self-paced Canvas Course, September 8-22
• Virtual Meeting, September 22 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315). 

Register now

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🗓️ Tuesday, September 29, 2026

📱 Any counselors not in the Mountainland Region: contact Stefanie Adams

CTSO Open Q&A with CTE Directors

Have questions about CTSOs? Join us for one of our upcoming CTSO Open Q&A

sessions. These informal meetings provide an opportunity to connect directly with State CTSO Advisors, ask questions, share concerns, and receive timely updates. We encourage all CTE Directors to attend and take advantage of this collaborative discussion opportunity.

September 29, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

April 20, 2027 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar and join us (links will follow as we get closer) for conversation, updates, and answers to your questions. We look forward to connecting with you!

Contact: Kerry.Pack@schools.utah.gov

Good morning,

The following information is to help your school counseling team know what to expect for their upcoming formal school counseling program review. Please pass on the following information to others in your charter who will be attending the formal review:

Dear School Counselor(s),

I wanted to touch base regarding your upcoming formal school counseling program reviews scheduled for October 9, 2026. I will be the USBE Specialist leading the reviews.

**Electronic Working Files due September 9, 2026 ** 

At the beginning of the review, the principal/director will be asked to “paint the picture” of the school (5-10 minutes). This will help me understand the uniqueness of your school, school goals, and how the school counselors support the overall mission of the school.  We ask that your principal/director be in attendance for the entire review.

This will lead into a discussion regarding the components, indicators, and evidence. You should plan for the review process to take about 1 ½ -2 hours. However, times may vary, shorter or longer, depending on the documentation provided prior to the review. 

For the required electronic working files documents, please create one folder that is titled: “USBE Required Documentation”. These documents are the only documents that should be in the folder:

• Component 2: The last available data project (or the current years data project)
• Component 2: Systemic assessments for faculty, parents, and students within the last three years
• Component 3: A Narrative on the CCR Process within their school
• Component 6: A Narrative on the MTSS process for Academic and Behavioral Supports
• The current year Principal/Counselor Agreement
• Completed time/task analysis for each school counselor within the last school year (at least 10 sample days)
• Midas transcript for all school counselors and administrators to show Updates and Essentials completion within the last six years
• A copy of the completed self-evaluation using the updated booklet: School Counseling Program Self-Evaluation

To submit your electronic working files, please share the link to your Google Drive or online platform with me by September 9, 2026, at bethany.marker@schools.utah.gov.

I am looking forward to getting to know your team and program better. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks!

Bethany

Hello Travis, Sandi, Rod, and Stephanie,

Dear CTE Directors,

I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to personally invite you to serve on the CTE Strategic Plan Advisory Committee for the 2026-2027 SY.

As one of Utah's CTE leaders, your experience, vision, and commitment to student success make your voice incredibly important to the future of Career and Technical Education. The success of our strategic plan depends on the insights and leadership of professionals like you who are working directly with students, educators, and industry partners every day.

This committee is not simply a review group. We are looking for engaged leaders who will actively contribute to discussions, provide feedback on strategic initiatives, help identify opportunities and challenges, and collaborate with us as we move the Utah CTE Strategic Plan forward over the coming year. Your perspective as a CTE Director is invaluable, and we would be honored to have your expertise represented at the table.

Meeting Dates (Virtual):

📅 October 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 January 13, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 April 15, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The work of this committee will help shape statewide priorities and ensure that our strategic efforts remain responsive to the needs of Utah students, educators, communities, and workforce partners. We greatly value your leadership and would sincerely appreciate your participation.

⭐ Can you please let me know if you are able to participate? Simply reply to this email and let me know if you can serve on the committee this year. We know your schedules are incredibly busy, and we appreciate the time and leadership you already dedicate to CTE. Your perspective would be a tremendous asset, and I truly hope you'll be able to join us!

Thank you for everything you do to advance CTE in Utah. I hope you will consider joining us for this important work. Together, we can continue building a strong future for CTE and the students we serve.

Thank you!
Kristina

Save The Date: Friday, October 9, 2026.  

Alan Hall UVU Marketing and Sales Invitational for High School Business Students.

Before you head out for a well-earned summer break, please put this competition event on your business club calendar for the Fall. We invite you to bring your  students to UVU  for our annual business competition. Advisors and students report this is always a highlight of their school year. Use this as a recruiting incentive for your clubs early on for the next school year. This is the perfect opportunity to get your students excited about business and to practice their competition skills against the top local high school marketing students from around the state. It’s a great field day out on UVU campus with a catered lunch provided. 

You are again invited to join UVU’s Marketing Department and our competition sponsors in a celebration of the study of business and marketing with a day of fun marketing competitions designed for high school business students. 

·         Who: High school  FBLA students, high school students taking business classes, or any students interested in studying business are invited. 

·         What: Marketing Case and presentation competition for high school students

·         When: Friday October 9, 2026, 9am -1:30pm

·         Where: Keller Business Building at UVU Orem Campus

·         Why: Gain valuable marketing and presentation experience with a real-world case with our partners. Win money and lots of cool prizes. Learn about UVU’s marketing and other business majors and about careers in marketing. 

The competition will run on a Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm and will be totally free for your students. We will provide a continental breakfast at 830am, and a catered lunch on the 4th floor of our new Keller Business building from 11:00am to 1:00pm, and will end the event with the awards ceremony from 1:00pm to 1:30pm. 

Competitions will again include:

• Marketing Strategy Case Competition
• Sales Presentation Competition
• Speech Competition
• Resume Competition 
• Interview Competition
• Artwork Design Competition 
• Product Design and Advertising Competition
• Social Media Competition
• Information Booth Scavenger Hunt
• Marketing Lectures and Workshops 
  
   
   
  
  In between competitions, the students will enjoy exploring the Keller Business Building in the form of a Scavenger Hunt,  visiting our SMARTLab, Green House, Professional Sales Program, MBA Office, Money Success Center, Academic Tutoring, UVU Application station, Business Impact Center, ROTC, WSB Advisors, Entrepreneurship Institute, and also enjoy various games, karaoke, treats, soda bar, froyo, photo wall, etc.
  
  
  We are putting a cap of 650 students this year, and 30 students per school, so look out for registration details early in the Fall semester so you can secure your place early! 
  
   
  Please mark your calendars and let your students know about this fun competition for next Fall. 
  
  
  
  Contact
  
  For more information or for questions, 
  
  Please call 
  
   
  
  Heather Harris
  
  Administrative Assistant
  
  UVU Woodbury School of Business
  
  Department of Marketing
  
  801-863-8098
  
  Heather.Harris@uvu.edu

We're excited to announce that the USU Aggie Invite will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 on the USU Logan Campus from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. As in previous years, we'll be hosting a combined DECA and FBLA event.

We know this date falls during Jordan School District's fall break. As we evaluated options, we took into account school district calendars, USU space availability, and several other logistical factors, and October 20 was the date that worked best overall.

We'll be finalizing details over the summer and will keep you both informed as plans come together. In the meantime, would you be willing to send a Save the Date to your advisors so they can get it on their fall calendars?

Thank you for your continued partnership. We're looking forward to another great event!

Shara Gibbons | Director of Enrollment and Analytics
Jon M. Huntsman School of Business | USU
O: 435-797-2308
HH 490 | shara.gibbons@usu.edu

Salt Lake Community College invites you and your students to attend the 2026 Art & Media Workshop Day from 9 AM - 12 PM on  Friday, November 6 at the SLCC South City Campus (1575 S. State Street ).

This annual event brings together students and SLCC faculty for exciting hands-on workshops covering a range of artistic and technical topics, including film, photography, fashion, television and radio production, theatre, music, animation, performing arts, digital media and more.

The workshops are open to all 9th-12th grade students that have instructor approval.   A small registration fee will cover lunch and supplies - boxed lunches will be available after the event, so students can grab them as they leave or eat lunch on campus.

Please contact Josh Elstein at josh.elstein@slcc.edu or (801) 587-3127 with any questions

SLCC ARTS

Salt Lake Community College School of Arts, Communication & Media

⏰ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🏫 Salt Lake Community College - Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT 84070

💳 Gift Card Offering: Educators or advisors who register themselves and their students by May 15, 2026 will receive a $50 gift card to purchase snacks for their group.

Dear Friends,

On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity.  As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners.  This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs.  As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners.  Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region.  These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert.  The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21^st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation.  Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027.  Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us.  If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below.  I look to seeing you on January 21^st.

Hello Travis, Sandi, Rod, and Stephanie,

Dear CTE Directors,

I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to personally invite you to serve on the CTE Strategic Plan Advisory Committee for the 2026-2027 SY.

As one of Utah's CTE leaders, your experience, vision, and commitment to student success make your voice incredibly important to the future of Career and Technical Education. The success of our strategic plan depends on the insights and leadership of professionals like you who are working directly with students, educators, and industry partners every day.

This committee is not simply a review group. We are looking for engaged leaders who will actively contribute to discussions, provide feedback on strategic initiatives, help identify opportunities and challenges, and collaborate with us as we move the Utah CTE Strategic Plan forward over the coming year. Your perspective as a CTE Director is invaluable, and we would be honored to have your expertise represented at the table.

Meeting Dates (Virtual):

📅 October 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 January 13, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 April 15, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The work of this committee will help shape statewide priorities and ensure that our strategic efforts remain responsive to the needs of Utah students, educators, communities, and workforce partners. We greatly value your leadership and would sincerely appreciate your participation.

⭐ Can you please let me know if you are able to participate? Simply reply to this email and let me know if you can serve on the committee this year. We know your schedules are incredibly busy, and we appreciate the time and leadership you already dedicate to CTE. Your perspective would be a tremendous asset, and I truly hope you'll be able to join us!

Thank you for everything you do to advance CTE in Utah. I hope you will consider joining us for this important work. Together, we can continue building a strong future for CTE and the students we serve.

Thank you!
Kristina

Dr. Lola Evans CFCS

Good afternoon,

I, along with Travis Cook, will be hosting a Charter School Counseling Interim Review Summit for all charter schools with approved programs undergoing an Interim review this year. You and your school counseling team are invited to attend. Please note that administrators are not required or expected to attend. This summit will cover your Interim Review requirement. You will need to bring your latest program review self-evaluation and your principal/school counselor agreement.

The meeting will take place at USBE on February 12, 2026, from 8:00 am to noon. Attendance is optional, but it can be used to fulfill your Interim Review requirement in board rule R277-462. (If you have other school counselors on your team, and they aren’t on this email, please forward this to them).

Please RSVP so that I can get a head count.

Thanks!

Bethany

Register now

Self Paced Canvas Course Feb 20-27

• Virtual Meeting, Feb 20 from 9am - Noon
• Self-Paced Canvas Course, Feb 20-27
• Virtual Meeting, Feb 27 from 9am - Noon
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Attendees will participate in two virtual sessions and complete a one-week, self-paced Canvas course aligned to the new Elementary Keyboarding Standards. The course is designed to prepare teachers to teach keyboarding standards in Grades K-5. The standards include:

• Proper Technique
• Key by Touch Proficiency
• Using a Variety of Sources
• Timed Writings
• Operating Computing Devices
• Protecting Personal Information

CREDIT FOR THE WORKSHOPS

Attendees will be able to earn up to 1.0 USBE credit for attending and completing all necessary requirements for the workshop OR can receive relicensure points if all requirements are not met.

COST OF THE WORKSHOPS

The cost to attend the Elementary Keyboarding Workshop is $40/person + registration fees. These fees pay for the facilitator of the workshop. In order for the workshop to take place, we must have at least 15 registered attendees. Space is limited.

Register now

Self Paced Canvas Course Feb 20-27

• Virtual Meeting, Feb 20 from 9am - Noon
• Self-Paced Canvas Course, Feb 20-27
• Virtual Meeting, Feb 27 from 9am - Noon
• Must attend both virtual meetings and complete requirement assignments by due date in order to receive credit and the Canvas materials shared during the workshop.
• Participants may earn up to 16 hours of relicensure points or 1.0 USBE credit (aligned to Board Rule R277-315).

Attendees will participate in two virtual sessions and complete a one-week, self-paced Canvas course aligned to the new Elementary Keyboarding Standards. The course is designed to prepare teachers to teach keyboarding standards in Grades K-5. The standards include:

• Proper Technique
• Key by Touch Proficiency
• Using a Variety of Sources
• Timed Writings
• Operating Computing Devices
• Protecting Personal Information

CREDIT FOR THE WORKSHOPS

Attendees will be able to earn up to 1.0 USBE credit for attending and completing all necessary requirements for the workshop OR can receive relicensure points if all requirements are not met.

COST OF THE WORKSHOPS

The cost to attend the Elementary Keyboarding Workshop is $40/person + registration fees. These fees pay for the facilitator of the workshop. In order for the workshop to take place, we must have at least 15 registered attendees. Space is limited.

Dr. Lola Evans CFCS

Hello Travis, Sandi, Rod, and Stephanie,

Dear CTE Directors,

I hope this message finds you well! I am reaching out to personally invite you to serve on the CTE Strategic Plan Advisory Committee for the 2026-2027 SY.

As one of Utah's CTE leaders, your experience, vision, and commitment to student success make your voice incredibly important to the future of Career and Technical Education. The success of our strategic plan depends on the insights and leadership of professionals like you who are working directly with students, educators, and industry partners every day.

This committee is not simply a review group. We are looking for engaged leaders who will actively contribute to discussions, provide feedback on strategic initiatives, help identify opportunities and challenges, and collaborate with us as we move the Utah CTE Strategic Plan forward over the coming year. Your perspective as a CTE Director is invaluable, and we would be honored to have your expertise represented at the table.

Meeting Dates (Virtual):

📅 October 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 January 13, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📅 April 15, 2027 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The work of this committee will help shape statewide priorities and ensure that our strategic efforts remain responsive to the needs of Utah students, educators, communities, and workforce partners. We greatly value your leadership and would sincerely appreciate your participation.

⭐ Can you please let me know if you are able to participate? Simply reply to this email and let me know if you can serve on the committee this year. We know your schedules are incredibly busy, and we appreciate the time and leadership you already dedicate to CTE. Your perspective would be a tremendous asset, and I truly hope you'll be able to join us!

Thank you for everything you do to advance CTE in Utah. I hope you will consider joining us for this important work. Together, we can continue building a strong future for CTE and the students we serve.

Thank you!
Kristina

CTSO Open Q&A with CTE Directors

Have questions about CTSOs? Join us for one of our upcoming CTSO Open Q&A

sessions. These informal meetings provide an opportunity to connect directly with State CTSO Advisors, ask questions, share concerns, and receive timely updates. We encourage all CTE Directors to attend and take advantage of this collaborative discussion opportunity.

September 29, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

April 20, 2027 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Mark your calendar and join us (links will follow as we get closer) for conversation, updates, and answers to your questions. We look forward to connecting with you!

Contact: Kerry.Pack@schools.utah.gov

Dear Friends,

On behalf of Salt Lake Community College and the school districts of the Wasatch Front South Region, I would like to invite you to participate in an expanded advisory opportunity.  As many of you are aware, Salt Lake Community College and several of the school districts along the Wasatch Front have been operating independent of one another when it comes to seeking advisory input from local construction trades partners.  This practice has resulted in many of you sitting on multiple advisory boards in your efforts to support the local education programs.  As education partners, we have determined this to be an unnecessary duplication of efforts and would like to remedy the situation in honor of the time being requested from our industry partners.  Effective immediately, there will be a single construction trades advisory committee to serve the educational needs of the entire Wasatch Front South Region.  These advisory meetings will be held at the Association of General Contractors (AGC) headquarters, located at 2207 South 1070 West Salt Lake City, Utah, and will be chaired by Joey Gilbert.  The first meeting is scheduled to take place January 21^st from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and we would love to have your participation.  Subsequent meetings are being planned for September 9, 2026, January 13, 2027, and April 21, 2027.  Please save these dates on your calendar and plan to join us.  If there are other members of the construction trades community who may be interested in participating with this committee, please feel free to share this invitation. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact me at the numbers listed below.  I look to seeing you on January 21^st.